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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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Being a working mom is important to my identity, because building my dream also builds my child’s future

I don’t want to say my life stopped because I had kids. I had kids, and then I continued. But this time, with more passion and more drive. Because I want my kids to see how much I love what I do so that they chase after their dreams and do what brings them joy, too.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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Bruce Willis’ family reveals he has aphasia and will be ‘stepping away’ from acting

Bruce Willis' family revealed on social media Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with aphasia and would be retiring from acting.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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Can you get pregnant on your period?

Sorry to break it to you, but yes. Here’s how it can—and does—happen.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
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Premature baby finally gets to go home after spending 460 days in the NICU

Baby Kendall was born in December 2020 and only weighed 15 ounces when he was born at 25 weeks.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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How to get the whole family excited about sustainable swaps

"The small, everyday choices of how you live your life do add up."

Updated Jul. 20, 2022
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How I’m keeping my mother’s Passover traditions alive

Food nourishes the traditions I'm passing on to my own kids.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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Passover taught me that inclusion is what matters most

As an adult, I appreciate the lesson that these nights ultimately taught me: that we all want to be included.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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How I’m teaching my kids to love their Jewish heritage

Raising kids who belong to a minority group is challenging—but I'm so proud of my children and our Jewish culture.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
Viral TikTok Cleaning Products For Spring Cleaning

#CleanTok hive assemble! These are the 9 most popular TikTok products for spring cleaning

If you're itching to get your spring clean on, you need ALL of these products.

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
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To my children: This is what I wish for you

To my sweet boys, here are 7 things I really want for you as you grow up and live your lives (and they are far simpler and also more challenging than you might expect).

Updated Mar. 19, 2024
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Stephanie Beatriz shares powerful words on body acceptance all moms of daughters should hear

The proud mama says her newfound body acceptance is the "gift" her daughter gave her.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Dreading pregnancy or childbirth? It may be tokophobia 

Fear of giving birth can exist on a spectrum, but tokophobia is a rare, severe form. It may cause some women to elect for a C-section or avoid pregnancy altogether.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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This is Motherhood: Jamie Jones wants BIPOC moms to get the birth support they need

In this bonus episode of the Motherly Podcast, guest host Joyce Brewer speaks with Jamie Jones, a childbirth educator at Birthsmarter, a doula, a pre- and postnatal corrective exercise specialist, and a certified personal trainer.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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9 Easter books perfect for kids of all ages

Fill your little one's Easter basket with more than just candy!

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
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To the mama who’s so overwhelmed right now: Your best is more than enough

Mothers, you are enough. You are more than enough. We will get through this together. We are in this together.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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